Kellen Butler — Selected work
I turn complex engineering problems into practical platforms, tools, and product decisions.
I’m a Principal RAN Design Engineer with a builder’s lean toward product. By day I design large-scale wireless networks; alongside it I build practical products — focused throughout on making complicated things usable, scalable, and easy to act on.
Wireless networks/Independent products/Practical software
Areas of focus
- 01
Principal-level network engineering
Designing large-scale wireless (RAN) systems in a complex domain.
- 02
Large-scale tooling & platform thinking
Turning repetitive, manual work into dependable systems.
- 03
Independent product building
Shipping real products for homeowners and families.
- 04
Cross-functional problem solving
Working across engineering, product, and the messy middle.
01Selected Work
A few problems worth solving
Different in scale, alike in intent: real problems solved in ways that are useful, durable, and easy to work with.
Practical Tools for Complex Engineering Work
Tools, automation, and workflow improvements that moved repetitive, data-heavy work into reliable systems — so engineers could spend their time where it actually mattered.
- Replaced fragmented, manual processes with repeatable tooling
- Shifted repetitive data work off engineers’ plates
YardLedger
A domain-specific product that helps homeowners — from total novices to seasoned lawn enthusiasts — get the most out of their lawns, as simply as possible.
- Turns scattered, conflicting lawn advice into a clear plan
- Built around usefulness and restraint, not feature count
Thinknest
A calmer children’s app, built in response to how many kids' apps lean on ads, dark patterns, and upsells. The goal: something simple, trustworthy, and quiet.
- No ads, no hidden upsells — trust designed into the product
- Built for the family, not the engagement metric
03About
I build software with a bias toward usefulness.
That has taken different forms over time — from improving complex engineering environments to building products for homeowners, families, and everyday workflows.
I’m based in Oklahoma and currently focused on work that sits at the intersection of engineering, product thinking, and practical software.
How I work
- 01Solve real problems
- 02Make complexity manageable
- 03Build with care
02Selected Experiments
Smaller builds, real curiosity
Practical technical projects that show range — and occasionally hint at something bigger.
Get in touch
Have a problem worth solving?
If you’re working on a product, platform, or operational problem that needs clearer thinking and practical execution, I’d be glad to connect.